PV Gap

Jennifer Said:

Central Heating using an electrical hot water cylinder - can that be done?

We Answered:

Passive solar.
It will supplement the heater and allow for lower KwH use.

Clifton Said:

What are energy changes?

We Answered:

It seems to be about:

1. Rotation of turbines (kinetic) energy to electrical
2. Radiated to heat
3. Radiated (sunlight) to electrical
4. Chemical energy to heat

PS I was class dunce but this might get you started

Raymond Said:

who knows about tax credits for solar panels?

We Answered:

Congratulations on continuing to use solar in your home! I am surprised to hear that the solar hot water collectors are no longer working. Typically well made collectors have a life much longer than 25 years.

I am not aware of any incentives for repairing solar collectors- although doesn't that seem to be a more green alternative than replacing with new ones?! There are however, quite a few state rebate programs and federal and state tax credits for solar hot water collectors and solar electric (photovoltaic) panels. The best source for federal and state incentives is the Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiencies.
www.dsireusa.org

Good luck!
Kristen
http://newenglandbreeze.com/